ZIP Code 79838
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 4,813
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — 79838
- What is the median household income in 79838?
- The median household income in 79838 is $43,413 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 79838?
- The poverty rate in 79838 is 20.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 79838?
- $89,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 79838?
- The median gross rent in 79838 is $645 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 79838 residents have a college degree?
- 10.5% of adults in 79838 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,813
Median Income
$43,413
Median Home Value
$89,700
Poverty Rate
20.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.2%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,634 (+45.8%)
Home Value:
+$28,200 (+45.9%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.1 pp (-16.4%)
Bachelor's+:
+7.2 pp (+218.2%)
Unemployment:
-4.6 pp (-59%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,813
Median Age
44.0
Female
52.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 97.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 1.7%
Black 0.2%
Two or More 50.8%
Other 16.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$43,413
±$17,018
Per Capita Income
$59,143
Median Family Income
$60,526
Poverty Rate
20.9%
Child Poverty Rate
22.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
28.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
14.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.2%
$10–15k
13.6%
$15–25k
22.1%
$25–35k
7.0%
$35–50k
6.9%
$50–75k
25.9%
$75–100k
10.6%
$100–150k
5.9%
$150–200k
0.8%
$200k+
4.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,217
Owner-Occupied
78.0%
Renter-Occupied
22.0%
Vacancy Rate
17.3%
Median Home Value
$89,700
Median Gross Rent
$645
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
43.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
38.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
17.7%
$50–100k
51.5%
$100–200k
8.2%
$200–300k
11.5%
$300–500k
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
29.5%
$500–1k
54.4%
$1–1.5k
16.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.5%
1 vehicle
30.2%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3+
28.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
61.0%
Single-fam. att.
2.6%
2–4 units
0.9%
5–19 units
2.2%
Mobile home
25.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.5%
1940–1969
1.9%
1970–1999
18.9%
2000–2009
2.9%
2010+
7.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
60.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
10.5%
Graduate Degree
4.1%
Some College / Associate
10.0%
Less Than High School
29.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
Work from Home
3.9%
Self-Employed
4.9%
Government Workers
22.0%
Private For-Profit
73.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.6%
Retail
18.7%
Prof. Services
9.9%
Transportation
9.2%
Arts/Entmt.
8.5%
Construction
7.2%
Public Admin
6.6%
Manufacturing
5.2%
Wholesale
4.8%
Finance
2.0%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Sales
29.6%
Food Prep
27.6%
Production
21.1%
Management
14.1%
Construction
7.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.1 min
Drove Alone
89.1%
Carpool
5.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.9%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,834
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
43.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.9%
5–9
3.4%
10–14
9.2%
15–19
4.9%
20–24
3.9%
25–34
17.5%
35–44
7.4%
45–54
12.6%
55–64
9.7%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
10.5%
85+
6.8%
Under 18: 17.8%
Working age (18–64): 82.2%
65 and over: 19.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
37.5%
Naturalized Citizen
36.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
44.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.3%
With a Disability
24.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
77.0%
Uninsured
23.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.6%
Has a Computer
93.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
94.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023